Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)
Richard Cobden (1804-65)
c.1860Albumen print | 19.9 x 14.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2942115
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Richard Cobden (1804-65) seated on a chair, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly and looks to the right. He poses with his right arm over the back of his chair and his left hand resting in his lap.
The photograph has been touched up with paint, as can be seen on the sitter's beard and hair.
The photograph has been touched up with paint, as can be seen on the sitter's beard and hair.
Creator(s)
W & D Downey (active 1855-1941) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Richard Cobden (1804-65)annotation: Photographed by W&D Downey, Newcastle on Tyne. [beneath work]
19.9 x 14.0 cm (image)
50.5 x 33.8 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
